July 4th Events in Rockland and Around the Region

June 30

– Ramapo, Celebration of Liberty & Pride will be at Rockland Community College. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the event features local entertainment, skydivers and the bands, Groovy Tuesday, Ryan Volser, Chevonne and the Fuzz and Kick Start Charlie. A sensational fireworks display will start at 9:30 p.m. by Zambelli Fireworks International. The rain date for the fireworks only is Monday, July 1 at 8 pm and the concert will be moved indoors on Sunday at the Joseph T. St. Lawrence Center at 7 p.m.

July 3

– (**MOVED TO JULY 5**) Haverstraw, Bowline Park will be having a free concert and picnic followed by fireworks on Wednesday, July 3 beginning at 6:30 pm so bring blankets, chairs, food and coolers. The funky Heartbeat Dance Band will be playing overlooking the beautiful Hudson River and dancing is expected as well as encouraged. Refreshments will be available to purchase and restrooms are provided but it is recommended you don’t forget the sunscreen, bug spray and flashlights. Meet in the ball park parking lot, directly after the West Haverstraw Municipal Building for the 10-15 minute walk to the park and if you come late, look for everyone on the lawn in front of the tennis courts with the Hudson River to the left. The park opens to the public at 5, the band starts at 7 p.m. and fireworks will be at 9:30 p.m. The rain date will be July 5.

– Louis Engel Waterfront Park in Ossining, NY will have free entertainment beginning at 7:30 p.m. and Independence day fireworks at 9 p.m.

– Scarsdale Municipal Pool Complex will be having fireworks beginning at 9:15 p.m. with a $2 entry fee. You can enter any time after 5 p.m.

July 4

At Stony Point Battlefield from 2:45-4 p.m. there will be a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Gather at the cannon for a reading followed by a firing of muskets, rifles and a cannon.

The Rockland Boulders at Provident Bank Park in Pomona will be having a fireworks display after the game vs. New Jersey which begins at 6:30 p.m. There will also be the 2nd Annual Hot Dog Eating contest. Tickets range from $9-17.

Annual Firemen’s Fireworks Spectacular at Harbor Island Park in Mamaroneck has a carnival beginning at 7 p.m. and fireworks start around 9 p.m.

Playland Park in Rye, NY will be having free fireworks at 9 p.m.

Memorial Park in Nyack will be displaying fireworks from 8-9 p.m.

The Macy’s in Manhattan will have more than 40,000 fireworks going off for 25 minutes beginning at 9 p.m. which can be seen along the Hudson River.

July 4th Events in Rockland and Around the Region added by dskriloff on June 21, 2013
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